THE NON-OBVIOUS SHOW · EPISODE 12
with Jeff Selingo
What is the truth behind college admissions? New York Times bestselling author Jeff Selingo has written about higher education for over two years, including regular contributions to The Atlantic, New York Times, and the Washington Post. When not writing, he is a special advisor to the president and professor of practice at Arizona State University, and co-hosts the Future U podcast. In this episode, Jeff Selingo takes you inside the college admissions process, and offers an unusual look at how to really get into college and what mistakes to avoid.
Higher education journalist and author
Jeff Selingo is a journalist who covers higher education and the author of Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions. He is a special adviser and professor of practice at Arizona State University and writes the Next newsletter about college.
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